Getting around Washington DC is simple, but you should always plan any journeys in advance, especially during the morning and evening rush hour. The city offers a wide variety of different public transportation options, and there are always plenty of different options available when it comes to getting where you want to go.

From arriving into Washington DC Dulles International Airport, getting into the city is a simple option, whether you use the public transportation service, get a cab, or rent a car and drive yourself, the roads are well signposted, and easy to follow.

A surprisingly popular sight on the streets of Washington DC is a limousine. Thanks to the city being the center of government for the USA, you will see that many people feel the need to be transported from one place to another in a luxurious car. One of the key reasons why this is the case in the city is that all the time that people have is extremely valuable, and the journey time between different meetings should be utilized as well as possible.

The public transport system in Washington is excellent. Most of the main tourist attractions are linked with the extensive bus network, and tourists can buy a special card that allows for unlimited travel for the duration of your stay.

If you choose to rent a car in Washington DC, then you will have the freedom to explore the whole city and surrounding area at your own pace. With a car of your own, you will be able to pack as much into your day as you could possibly want, and even take trips into the area close to Washington in order to see places such as Baltimore and the Atlantic coast.

For trips out in the evening, taxis are probably the best possible option. You can pick up a cab on most street corners in the city, and while the drivers are well known for their finger on the pulse attitude to US politics, and perfectly happy to tell you about all the people that they have had in the back of their cab. Taxis are generally very good value for most short trips, and all journeys are made on the meter, so the different cabs are all the same price. Don’t forget that drivers expect a tip of around 10% on top of the fare, and that you will normally need to book a car in advance if you want to make a journey very late in the evening.